Charleville State High School vs Thuringowa State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 787 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charleville State High School
Charleville · Government high school · 7-12
216 students · ICSEA 847
Thuringowa State High School
Condon · Government high school · 7-12
659 students · ICSEA 842
| Measure | Charleville State High School Charleville QLD | Thuringowa State High School Condon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 269 | #265 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1416 of 1,472 | #1457 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 216 | 659 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 111 | 323 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 27 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 842 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.6 | 58.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 46% |
| Suburb | Charleville 4470 | Condon 4815 |
| Council area | Murweh | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | charlevilleshs.eq.edu.au | thuringowashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Charleville State High School scores higher on the Success Index (19.4 vs 15.3).
- •Charleville State High School has the higher ICSEA (847 vs 842), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charleville State High School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.3).
- •Thuringowa State High School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 216.
- •Thuringowa State High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Charleville State High School better than Thuringowa State High School?
On the Success Index, Charleville State High School ranks higher (19.4 vs 15.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charleville State High School and Thuringowa State High School?
About 787 km in a straight line, between Charleville and Condon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charleville State High School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thuringowa State High School has 11.3.
How do Charleville State High School and Thuringowa State High School rank in QLD?
Charleville State High School is 253rd of 269 and Thuringowa State High School is 265th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.